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Abington High School vs. Rockland Senior High School

Should you attend Abington High School or Rockland Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Abington High School
201 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Rockland Senior High School
52 Mackinlay Way
Rockland, MA 02370
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Abington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 561 students in grades 9-12, Abington High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 577 students in grades 9-12, Rockland Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
561 students
577 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Abington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rockland Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Abington High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rockland Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Abington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rockland Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Abington High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Abington School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rockland Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockland School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#405 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#792 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Abington High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rockland Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Abington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockland Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockland School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Abington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockland Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockland School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in MA)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Abington High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Abington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rockland Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rockland School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Abington High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rockland Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
143
172
Grade 10 Students
135
158
Grade 11 Students
129
119
Grade 12 Students
146
122
Ungraded Students
8
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Abington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Abington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rockland Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockland School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Abington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Abington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rockland Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockland School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Abington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Abington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rockland Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockland School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Abington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Abington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rockland Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockland School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Abington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Abington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rockland Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockland School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Abington High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Abington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rockland Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockland School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Abington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Abington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rockland Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockland School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Abington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Abington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rockland Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockland School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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